Congresswoman works a bit at barbecue spot in outreach effort

Congresswoman Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., today spent the lunch hour preparing food at the popular Jones BBQ, 6706 Kaw Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. Danielle Robinson, district director for Rep. Davids, said the congresswoman has been visiting local businesses, working, interacting with employees, business owners and customers in her “Sharice’s Shift” program. It is an opportunity for her to hear about their concerns, Robinson said. (Staff photo)

Leavy Jones, right, was working in the kitchen today with Congresswoman Sharice Davids at the Jones BBQ, 6706 Kaw Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. (Staff photo)

At the popular Jones BBQ today with U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., and Jones BBQ workers. (Staff photo)

There was a line of people waiting to place their orders at the Jones BBQ today at 6706 Kaw Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. The restaurant, owned by the Jones sisters, has been featured on season 3 of Netflix’s “Queer Eye” that was filmed in the Kansas City area. (Staff photo)